Jimmie Ward --> Jairus Byrd

If you are into player comparisons, which everyone is, than you are looking at a Jairus Byrd type investment. Not the biggest safety, but there is room to grow, and he has that adequate speed quotient to play in the league. He is more adept in pass coverage, which is where the league has been heading for sometime so his value is greatly increased. Still under the radar for some reason. Oh yeah, he play at Northern Illinois. That will stop some of the lazier teams in the scouting department and slips through the finger of the Mel Kiper's of the world. Why don't teams gobble up these guys as they have third round grades.

Jimmie Ward

Northern Illinois

Height: 175 cm

Weight: 13.5 stone

Player comp: Jairus Byrd - Free Safety